What is CubeSkills and who is it for?

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CubeSkills is a speedcubing tutorial site created by Feliks Zemdegs, a two-time Rubik's Cube world champion. It is aimed at solvers of different skill levels who want to learn or improve at twisty puzzle solving, from basic 3x3 solving through larger cubes and other events. You can create a free account to access tutorials and other content, and the site also lists a premium membership option.

What you can find on CubeSkills

The site organizes its content around tutorials and practice tools. Based on the site's own navigation and description, the main areas include:

  • 3x3 tutorials — standard solving videos and algorithm references
  • 3x3 One Handed videos — one-handed solving technique
  • 4x4 and 5x5 videos — bigger-cube methods
  • Big Cube videos — larger puzzles beyond 5x5
  • Megaminx videos — Megaminx-specific instruction
  • Other Algorithms — algorithm references outside the main event categories
  • Competing — content related to competition
  • Livestreams — live sessions
  • Blogs — including Feliks' Blog
  • Tools — including Solve Critiques, a PLL Recognition Trainer, and a Glossary
  • FAQ — frequently asked questions

Who it is for

CubeSkills describes its tutorials as being for "people of all different skill levels." In practice, that means:

  • Beginners who are learning to solve a cube for the first time
  • Intermediate solvers who want to move from basic solving toward speedcubing methods
  • Advanced speedcubers looking for event-specific technique, algorithms, and tools like the PLL Recognition Trainer
  • Competitors interested in competition-related content and solve critiques

If you already solve a cube and want structured, event-by-event instruction from a world-class solver, the site's format is built around that. If you only need a one-off algorithm reference, the Tools and Other Algorithms sections may be enough without following a full tutorial series.

Free membership and premium

The homepage invites visitors to "Sign up now to become a free member" and states that a free account gives access to the tutorials and "heaps of other cool content." The site also shows a Premium Membership option in its navigation, indicating that some content or features are tied to a paid tier.

The available site information does not specify what the premium tier includes, what it costs, or which payment methods are accepted. If the distinction matters to you, check the membership pages directly before deciding.

Current state of new content

A site update notes that, given the author's work and life schedule, new videos and content are not currently being released, though this "could always change in the future." The same update expresses interest in making updated and new tutorials for CubeSkills one day. There is also an "Upcoming Releases" section on the site.

Practical implication: treat CubeSkills primarily as an existing library of tutorials and tools rather than a source of regularly updated content. The material already published remains available to members, but you should not expect a steady stream of new videos.

How to get started

  1. Go to cubeskills.com.
  2. Create a free account using the sign-up option on the homepage.
  3. Pick the tutorial category that matches your puzzle and level — for example, 3x3 Videos if you are new to speedcubing, or 4x4/5x5 if you already solve the 3x3.
  4. Use the Tools section (such as the PLL Recognition Trainer or Glossary) alongside the videos for practice and reference.
  5. If you want to know what Premium Membership adds, review the membership information on the site before subscribing.